KSLA News 12 Shreveport, Louisiana |2nd brother wanted in Fla. death gives up in Ark.

2nd brother wanted in Fla. death gives up in Ark.

Associated Press - August 5, 2009 8:24 PM ET

BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - A 19-year-old man suspected in a Florida slaying surrendered to authorities Wednesday, police say.

Blytheville police say Corderia Davis turned himself in about 4:30 p.m.

The Davis' are suspects in the July 22 shooting death of 35-year-old Roy Barnes Jr. Authorities say Barnes was shot to death, his body then dismembered and set on fire near the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

Police in Sarasota have arrested 50-year-old Lori Blaisdell as an accessory in the case.

A motive for the killing has not been released.

Information from: KAIT-TV, http://www.kait8.com/

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